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M.S.C. - Professional School Counseling

The M.S.C. - Professional School Counseling degree prepares future school counselors for service within public and private schools. Today, the changing needs of our society, and more specifically demands of the educational system, require new and innovative ways to prepare school counselors.

Carson-Newman school counseling faculty members have been leaders and innovators in the development of school counseling programs at all grade levels throughout their careers. For us, mentoring of students is a high priority and includes quality training combined with service to professional organizations, the University, and the community. Graduates are equipped with the skills and competencies to be leaders as professional school counselors in diverse settings.

Carson-Newman provides a private school atmosphere at an affordable price comparable to graduate hours at public institutions.

The Professional School Counseling program at Carson-Newman has a minimum total credit requirement of 51 semester hours. Candidates who successfully complete course requirements, earn a passing score on the Professional School Counselor specialty area test of the National Teachers Examination (Praxis Series), and earn a passing score on Program Comprehensive Examination will fulfill requirements for Tennessee licensure as a Professional School Counselor in grades pre-kindergarten through twelve. To view sample course syllabus, click the desired course number.

Candidates who do not have a teaching license will be required to take COUN 561 School Orientation for Counselors in accordance with Tennessee licensure requirements. Candidates who have not had a course equivalent to SPED 508 Survey of Persons with Exceptionalities will be required to take SPED 508 and may use this course as an elective.

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